A football fan tragically died at the iconic Azteca Stadium on Saturday night after a significant fall ahead of Mexico's friendly clash with Portugal. The ground, which is known as the Estadio Banorte for sponsorship reasons, was hosting its first game since extensive renovations took place in preparation for the World Cup. Mexico City security officials later reported that the man 'was in a state of intoxication'. 'The Mexico City Public Prosecutor's Office will continue its investigations thoroughly and will keep the public informed as relevant developments arise, in strict accordance with the principles of due process.' The fan fell ahead of Mexico's clash with Portugal when he tried to jump between tiersDespite the tragic incident, the friendly still went ahead and ended in a 0-0 draw.

Source: Metro March 29, 2026 12:39 UTC